Tarver Elementary

Summary:

Tarver Elementary is a public elementary school in Temple, Texas, serving 798 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Belton Independent School District, which is ranked 463 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Tarver Elementary consistently outperforms the Belton ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments across grades 3-5. In 2023-2024, Tarver's 3rd-grade Reading and Math proficiency rates were 60.49%, compared to 47.39% and 41.73% for Belton ISD and 48.85% and 40.86% for Texas. The school has a strong statewide ranking, typically placing in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools, and earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. However, Tarver's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 669 in 2017-2018 and a low of 3,234 in 2021-2022 for female students.

While Tarver's overall academic performance is impressive, the school faces some challenges in addressing disparities among student groups. Tarver's male students consistently outperform their female counterparts, and Asian and White students tend to perform better than their African American and Hispanic peers. Additionally, Tarver's English Language Learner and At-Risk student populations have struggled, with lower rankings compared to other student groups. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lakewood Elementary, Tarver generally outperforms its peers, but some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance and high statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7949 Stonehollow Dr
       Temple, TX  76502


(254) 215-3800

District: Belton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1607th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,486 Help


Students who attend Tarver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Belton Middle
High:    Lake Belton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.0%
Hispanic:
34.0%
African American:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tarver Elementary ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tarver Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36%), Hispanic (34%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tarver Elementary is 14.7, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tarver Elementary is $9,486, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tarver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tarver Elementary 1607th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tarver Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Belton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Independent School District (Isd) 463rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tarver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 55.02 1975th 3884 49.2%
2010 61.90 1656th 3937 57.9%
2011 58.02 1937th 4095 52.7%
2012 65.85 1374th 4206 67.3%
2013 66.06 1377th 4221 67.4%
2014 58.03 1879th 4260 55.9%
2015 76.25 943rd 4320 78.2%
2016 66.27 1460th 4286 65.9%
2017 77.40 788th 4329 81.8%
2018 80.43 669th 4359 84.7%
2019 79.85 707th 4479 84.2%
2021 65.15 1336th 4578 70.8%
2022 36.41 2983rd 4581 34.9%
2023 56.74 1777th 4647 61.8%
2024 59.60 1607th 4675 65.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.68 631st 1046 39.7%
2019 44.61 654th 1112 41.2%
2021 33.98 689th 961 28.3%
2022 27.40 818th 1004 18.5%
2023 19.84 967th 1099 12.0%
2024 44.96 660th 1114 40.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.67 117th 3226 96.4%
2019 31.72 2576th 3333 22.7%
2021 22.07 3105th 3446 9.9%
2022 18.86 3229th 3487 7.4%
2023 48.95 1733rd 3556 51.3%
2024 59.28 1197th 3638 67.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 620th 3558 82.6%
2019 76.01 404th 3684 89.0%
2021 52.74 1276th 3799 66.4%
2022 44.28 1968th 3952 50.2%
2023 41.86 2154th 4086 47.3%
2024 41.01 2501st 4261 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.57 389th 4264 90.9%
2019 76.37 523rd 4309 87.9%
2021 39.85 2745th 4451 38.3%
2022 28.44 3605th 4477 19.5%
2023 52.69 2002nd 4521 55.7%
2024 62.21 1355th 4560 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.10 707th 4306 83.6%
2019 84.20 485th 4348 88.8%
2021 59.92 1510th 4499 66.4%
2022 32.97 3234th 4561 29.1%
2023 52.60 2000th 4588 56.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 955th 3106 69.3%
2019 69.92 827th 3184 74.0%
2021 68.45 1030th 3006 65.7%
2022 47.52 1955th 2958 33.9%
2023 54.27 1732nd 2980 41.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.56 1782nd 4240 58.0%
2019 57.81 1477th 4295 65.6%
2021 44.38 2237th 4331 48.3%
2022 18.40 4135th 4461 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 676th 4319 84.3%
2019 71.70 946th 4357 78.3%
2021 68.65 1133rd 4498 74.8%
2022 41.74 2636th 4563 42.2%
2023 58.37 1675th 4585 63.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.53 45th 967 95.3%
2023 36.57 770th 1015 24.1%
2024 63.13 411th 1035 60.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 534th 2483 78.5%
2019 71.09 458th 2515 81.8%
2021 52.72 953rd 2444 61.0%
2022 43.47 1317th 2421 45.6%
2023 52.45 992nd 2443 59.4%
2024 57.19 878th 2421 63.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.19 512th 4168 87.7%
2019 73.30 718th 4188 82.9%
2021 49.58 1960th 4329 54.7%
2022 22.76 3820th 4376 12.7%
2023 59.10 1528th 4401 65.3%
2024 57.91 1575th 4431 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tarver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.01 785th 3127 74.9%
2019 75.13 573rd 3142 81.8%
2021 54.30 1322nd 3082 57.1%
2022 36.08 2198th 3082 28.7%
2023 48.49 1683rd 3106 45.8%
2024 45.71 1790th 3078 41.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Open Quote Not happy with this school. Principal is nice but does not take issues within the school seriously. Poor performance from many teachers, wish I could afford to send my kids to private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tarver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 255 36 5 86 5 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 338 47 11 99 7 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 383 56 13 106 7 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 431 64 6 145 12 0 20 0 678
2012 433 72 11 166 4 3 23 0 712
2013 442 58 18 181 2 2 38 0 741
2014 282 45 14 170 0 1 28 0 540
2015 236 30 11 152 1 1 21 0 452
2016 272 38 16 147 2 1 19 0 495
2017 297 45 16 164 1 1 28 0 552
2018 281 61 13 198 1 2 31 0 587
2019 328 60 18 220 1 0 41 0 668
2020 244 48 22 206 1 0 34 0 555
2021 292 63 25 222 1 5 58 0 666
2022 313 94 23 255 1 2 46 0 734
2023 355 101 41 239 1 2 59 0 798
2024 175 80 29 165 1 4 32 0 486

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tarver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 387 23.4 16.5 35.9
2009 502 29.5 17.0 38.4
2010 565 34.9 16.1 43
2011 678 39.8 17.0 47.3
2012 712 41.9 16.9 49.7
2013 741 46.0 16.1 48.2
2014 540 35.0 15.4 57.6
2015 452 29.0 15.5 41.2
2016 495 31.0 15.9 47.1
2017 552 34.0 16.2 42
2018 587 37.0 15.8 42.4
2019 668 38.9 17.1 39.4
2020 555 34.0 16.3 34.6
2021 666 40.0 16.6 31.5
2022 734 47.5 15.4 30.7
2023 798 49.2 16.1 32.7
2024 486 32.9 14.7 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tarver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 387 23.4 16.5 35.9
2009 502 29.5 17.0 38.4
2010 565 34.9 16.1 43
2011 678 39.8 17.0 47.3
2012 712 41.9 16.9 49.7
2013 741 46.0 16.1 48.2
2014 540 35.0 15.4 57.6
2015 452 29.0 15.5 41.2
2016 495 31.0 15.9 47.1
2017 552 34.0 16.2 42
2018 587 37.0 15.8 42.4
2019 668 38.9 17.1 39.4
2020 555 34.0 16.3 34.6
2021 666 40.0 16.6 31.5
2022 734 47.5 15.4 30.7
2023 798 49.2 16.1 32.7
2024 486 32.9 14.7 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tarver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $806 (10.2%) $7,127 (89.9%) $7,932
2020 $708 (8.1%) $7,984 (91.9%) $8,692
2021 $953 (10.0%) $8,533 (90.0%) $9,486

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tarver Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 707th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1777th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tarver Elementary)6451
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarver Elementary)6445
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5139
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tarver Elementary)5345
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tarver Elementary)5541
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tarver Elementary)6062
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5460
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tarver Elementary)6861
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))6152
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tarver Elementary)6831
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5836
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668798
 19.5%
African American60101
 68.3%
American Indian11
Asian1841
 127.8%
Hispanic220239
 8.6%
Pacific Islander02
White328355
 8.2%
Two or More Races4159
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%32.7%
 6.7%


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Tarver Elementary ranks 1607th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Tarver Elementary.

Students who attend Tarver Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Belton Middle
High : Lake Belton High School

Students at Tarver Elementary are 36% White, 34% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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